Peer Specialist

Description

Provide support services to adults on their recovery journey experiencing mental health challenges through connection and relationship building. A Peer Specialist's approach is guided by personal lived experience with mental health, trauma and/or substance use challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and support to individuals experiencing difficult situations and/or strong emotions.
• Develop meaningful relationships with individuals with varied experiences and worldviews.
• Strategically share pieces of your own recovery journey to inspire hope.
• Promote self-determination and choice for individuals.
• Support individuals in developing self-advocacy skills.
• Model recovery and sustained wellness.
• Complete agency and program documentation.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle
• High School Diploma or GED
• Lived experience with mental health, trauma and/or substance use challenges
• Vermont Peer Support Provider certification (within 1 year of hire)
• Prior completion of Intentional Peer Support Core Training preferred

Qualifications

• Structure Full time (Monday through Saturday, daytime and evening hours)
• Nonexempt AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $21.56/hr

Benefits

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).
• This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges
• Knowledge of recovery models and strategies

Benefits

• Accumulate 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).
• This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Pay

Starting at $21.56/hr

Schedule

Full time (Monday through Saturday, daytime and evening hours)